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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
OUR BOOK TABLE.

seal RNER'S MAGAZINE - January; Charles
Scrioner's Sons, New York
"Dieposition Of One Side of g Tourney
Field," forms an admirable frontispiece
to the opening article, 1.-THE Man of
Arms" The illustrations Of this article
are very fine and true to history, for the
work of obtaining these copies has been
corecientiously pursued in museums, and
also by careful examination OF old manu-
scripts, prints, efigies, and Whatever
else could possibly lend fidelity to them.
TIE brothers Blashfield labor well tC-
gether-each by their several talents, add
life to the work. The historic account Of
manufacture and use OF armor from the
days Of Caarlemange, A. D. soc, when it
was Indispensable to the warrior IS 8
means OF defense, until the reign of Louis
XIII at which time it merely served as
gay trappings to the gay cavalier, cannet
fail to interest all who are alive to the
changes that time brings to ne
tons in the use of weapons Of
war, and the defenses against them.
This paper gives evidence of much labor
and research by one in love with his work
and the publishers promise their readers
a complementary article in the February
number on the decline of armor.
so Chapter on Dreams" BY the author
of "Strange Case Of DR.. Jekyl and Mr..
HYDE" is IN Mr.. Stevenson's own pecu-
liar style. He is d wri er distinguished for
freshness and individuality, and whatever
he touches shows his hand at work in
that theIinterest Of thesreadsr never asgs,
Eeither is his work forgotten when the
book is laid aside.
The reason may not be apparent, but
the fact is indisputable that whatever
pertains to the civilization OF ancient
Egypt possesses weird Interest and the
mystery involved in the remains CT that
era has quickened the efforts OF scientists
to Il ind, if possible, it's solution. Travellers
are aiding this work and the article by E
L Wilson, together with the photo
graphic views will add stimulus TO the
deaire to know the great secrets locked
up in the heart of "Tne Great Pyramid"
The department of fiction is we'll sup
piled. 81. S. OF Dale" has laid aside MS
pseudoynm, sndj under his real name,
Fred Stinson, writes three chapters of
"First Harvest" serial promising 50 De
Of unusual interest,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
But suddenly a day of waking
CIgsr.Maksrs Strike Threatened

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Just now it looks
as if there were going to be red-hot
war in few days between the Cigar
Makers International Union and the ten
ement cigar manufacturers There is a
Iumor afoat'that the manufacturers Will
not only return to the tenement house
system, but that general reduction
Will be made about the first
of the year, and that the uaion
is prepared to fight both. It is
feared now that there msy be general
strike, and that thousands Of cigar makers
will be soon out Of work and depending
on the treasury of the union. However,
tt ey can stand c long struggle, as the
union is one Of the largest in the United
States, and is conducted on most adj
II irable system. The union at one time
spent S32, COO on strikes in two years, and
i, fully prepared to enter the contest
again with full treasury. The en-
ployes of two factories have already been
notified that their wages will be reduced
from 81 to 81 per 1000 after January l .
The manufacturers claim that the reduc-
ton is necessary in order fer them to
compete with outside parties, but the
union is not of the same opinion and will
fight the matter to the bitter end. The
strike, il 1t takes place, will have the sup
port of the American Federation Of Labor
as the Cigarmskers' International Union
is member of that body.
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Taylor.

Special 10 the Gazette.
TAYLOR, Tex, Dec. q The delegates
to the immigration convention e. Dallas
haze returned and express themselves
well pleased with the work accomplished
by the convention, sad are Of the opinion
that the thirty-one delegates elected by
the convention ere thoroughly business
men and mean business, and that the
conference next week with the railroad
officials will result IN solution OF the
question. How are the counties to act?
Our people are sroused and understand
fully the importance of the question. If
it should occur that the executive con-
miEtee cannot sgree on Fort Worth, Aus
tin or Waco, the citizens deem this the
next most available point, having six
passenger trains daily, with good railroad
connections and our people will give the
house for the Office free of charge, if To-
Gated here.
A beautiful jubilee gift was sent to the
Pope at Rome by Mr.. Wilson, g graduate
of Notre Dame, now residing here, with
the names of some thirty PIo,estants,ex-
pressing their well wishes for His Holt
ness.
-Four inches of snow fell last night.
This was bright, pleasant day. The
usual quiet Christmas trees are in full
blast tonight.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
CANCER on THE TONGUE,
The Horrible Death Of Dsnnis Co1bstt,
Noted FenIau

The Horrible Death Of Dennis Co1bstt, 3
Noted Fenlan.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Dennis Corbett,
one OF the most prominent and active
members of the Clsn-na-Gsel, died yes
terday morning ct his residence ia this
city. lie had suffered for nearly two
months with g cancer OF the tongue. In
the beginning Of November a
plmple appeared upon his tongue at It's
root. Il was scarcely noticed for few
days, but it grew so much in size aud be-
came sc pa;afol that Doctors McGfapn
and Kelly were summoned. Notwith-
Standing their earnest efforts to prevent
the growth the cancer became il short
time as big as Eli egg, and Mr.. Corbett
was unable to take solid food. The swelling
increased daily until the left SIDE Of the
neck resembled bladder. Milk was the
only food that the patient could essimi-
late and faslly be vas unable 10 take
scarcely tubefui Of that st time. MI
Corbett during his terrible ordeal wss
frequently stacked with its of choking
due to the cloggiog up of his taroas
by the big lamp as its en-
trance. His powerful frame was
reduced TO 8 skeleton and early yester-
day morning he died suffering the most
intense pain. His inability to receive
nourishment is thought to have fastened
his end. Mr.. 'C0rbett was one Of the
Fenians who sought TO invade Canada
and was always ready to contribute TO
measures OF freedom of Ireland. He Was
six feet high aid of q strong constitution.
He seldom smoked and never drank
liquor. 1t is not known how he con-
trected his disease.
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give him the hollow echoes of an empty
church.
"a MERRY CHRISTMAS"

The cycle Ct time brings Us all seasons
In succession. Spring with it's freshness
and flowers, summer with its luxuriance,
autumn with the purple end gold of
fulfilled promises, and winter with its
leailess branches and desolstion-meet
harbingers of life's final pericd-all coma
to Us with their joys and Sorrows, but
only Christmas comes wearing the gay
doublet OF love, good cheer and
happiness; only Christmas is universally
regarded as season when the sspelities
of life mEs. stand alocf and the tender
touches Of Christian charity smooth and
soften the hardest pillow; only Christ
mas WARNS the heart that is cold, human
ICES the heart that is obdurate, reforms
the heart that is erring and calls back the
heart that is wandering, to scenes aud
memories when all wss purity snd peace ;
Christmas Is the only occasion that never
becomes old in Christisn isnGs-the only
Gay that furnishes:
theme we'll fitted to Inspire
The purest frenzy of poetic IRE.
The worlds wisdom garnered from the
briar patches of experience may crush our
faith in all things human, by driving away
the mists of childish faith that enshrouded
the mystic Santa Claus, and cast athwart
the most bounteous banquet the dark
shadow Of sordid dollars and cents, as it
hes driven the daughters Of Zeus and
Mnemosyne from Helicon and made even
Song the bondwoman ct Mammon, but
it can never dim the glory of past
Christmases, nor lessen our interest in
the present. Il Is we'll that in one day st
least in the whole year the hopeless
struggles and trials can be laid aside, and
thst we can say from our hearts: ga
merry Christmas!"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25

rested upon suspicion, negro man,
name unknown, about FIVE feet ten inches
high, weight about $50 pounds, twenty
six years old. He has in his possession
8 bay mare branded T. The party is g
stranger here.
The examining trial Of King, Church
and Cubley, the latter the son of City
Marshal Cubley of this city, charged with
robbing one Keener on the streets here
was held this evening, and each held in
bond. Cubley's bond was fixed at $500,
there not being any strong testimony
against him. The bonds OF the other de-
PENDANTS have not yet been fixed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
TO THE PUBLIC.

, Mr.. L. Calhoun is the only Tegu-
lar authorized travelling agent fol
THE GAZETTE, and this Office will
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ETC., paid to him only. Our local
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cslities, and are responsible to the sub
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wishing to subscribe for TIE GAZETTE
are, therefore, advised TO pay the money
to the local agent or send it direct, and
shun all so-called agents who are not
known TO them as being reliable. THE
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the actions of those who have no author
iiy or permission TO represent it.
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GOYslCanR,
Corr sspondencs OF the Gazette.

Corr 3sp0ndenc5 or the Gazette
CORsICANA, TEX, Dec. %. Great
preparations are being made for the races
at the fair grounds on Monday and Tues
dsy Of ntXE week Several foe horses
from distance have already been en-
tered.
Frank Starr, who burglarized the resi-
dence of John Mann and Mr.. Jones few
weeks sirce, pleaded guilty in. the Dis
trict court to- day, and was sent up fer
four years.
DR.. John Campbell. colored, well
known in other cities in Texae, pleaded
guilty ia the District court to-day upon q
charge of theft of q physicians saddle
pockets, and was sent up fol fige years.
The property was stolen from Doctors
Green Blair Of this city.
A large quantity Of coal mined near
Mslakof is being shipped here and is
pronounced very good.
Monday will be observed here by all Of
the business men and employees. The
stores and all business houses will be
closed.
Sheriff West has in his custody, ar
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
THE TELEGRAPH MESSENGERs'
GREEVISG.

No m essage to-day of loss or gain,
of endless worry and rack of brain;
But peace ana rest and quiet content,
For such We are on this mission bent.
We bring for you this closing yesr,
Words of love. of hone and cheer;
Though small of stature, young in days,
We may be useful In many wars.
We are messenP ers of that mystic force,
Ca ght By Franklin, saddled by Morse;
Ard ever ready your word to obey,
BE- it esrIy or late, night or day.
Sad messages we bear 10 some,'
OF dear ones who will never come,
Back from their wandcrings to again
GLADDEN. the hearts saddened by pain.
Then 10 others we often brig
Thoughts as welcome as the warmth Of spring !;
OF new born hopes and fond desires,
Stirling the depths of passions fires.
From over The ocean. now and then,
The comm ent of soma mtThty pen,
Breathe defiance al alone,
To the monarch on his gilded thr me.
or perha s, far IN the jung wild,
G 'rquest DER the rude wage, simple child,
Who fights for his home and naive land,
With devotion that's simple, heroic and grand.
The, far upon the ocean wide.
Drifting with flow and ebb of tide;
Dismasted, dis - aDtled and GeseCted, swings
The prcu lest Of all, the king of kings.
Now from the Senate we bear the news
OF copfiic ing Cpl ions and c. ash of crews,
Each seeking TIE ship OF State to guide;
To preserve and to strengthen our national
pride.
The laborer in his rugged might,
Has risen to demand his honest right;
The chains CIV from him fallen rattle,
And sound the alarm Of labor's battle.
AL this and more we've brought to you,
AS we are in duty bound to do;
Through winter sn VS. and summers scorching
sun,
You'll fl d US ready t. take our run.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
For the Gazette.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
CRAY TO BLUE.

CRAY TO BLUE.
From Richmond's steeples the Ginning bells,
Rang out DER the falling snow,
While sat by the campfire one Christmas eve
Just twenty-five years'ago.
The wind swept by In wailing gusts,
And thought as 1t 70, and fell,
How the storm cloud Of ruin was gathering fast
Der the land loved go well.
Inc tramp, tramp, tramp OF the sentry's tread
AS he passed on his beat to and fro,
Seemed to eli my heart with pain and dread,
While the Christmas bells rang through the
snow;
"Peace on e4r!h." so the JOY bells rang,
But they brought go N Message to me,
For SORROW and woe, gloom and defeat,
Were all that my visien could see.
SO the new year came! thee months, and
Pardon. Old b'ue-coxt, the pause,
But my heart will leap, and my pulses th1i
When think of the dear "Lost Cause"
Well, It's buried, friend. and wen let it lie,
To night I'm patriot true,
And as such, Ger the chssm OF twenty twe
years,
reach out my hand to you.
For twenty two years have the Christmas bells
Rung out through the elect and snow,
Bearing their message of PEACE and love
To my heart-butI did not know;
Through a mist of tears that cannot shed,
This eve st my sheph rds call,
lock to the open sheep fold door
Once inside there's pardon for all.
Then for His sake who came to tight,
CoInrade hall thee as brother;
So q Il K, clasp your hand in mine and come.
Wen go 10 Him together.
And heart Of blue, and cart of gray,
Lay at His feet: and Sd
Wen hear the ChIfs tmas bells ring "peace"
To all the word below. E. NJ. Z.
Fort Worth. Tex, Dec. II, 1857.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25

EMMA ABBOTT found splendid adver-
tisement Ia her tilt with the Nashville
clergyman, and doubtless the clergyman
feels that he has made quite name for
himself also. He is being copied, at least.
Mr.. Erwin of the leading Memphis Meth
odist church has put himself on record
squsreIy against dancing, theaters, and
sll other sinful smusements. He deplores
the fact that, in spite of his teachings,
many of his congregation persist in at
tending theaters and indulgiDg in the
may waltz. Like Patrick Henry, he
knows not what course others may pur-
sue st the next conference, but as for
him, give him either conforming. consist
emit, Biole-abiding church members or
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25

JACKSON county, Arkansas, hss solved
the prohibition question. There is Law
authorizing it, under which petition
was fled in the County court praying for
the suppression OF all saloons within
three miles of the Methodist churches and
after ten days trial the petition was
granted. Unless the bear crop in the
csnebrakes is good, great suffering is
anticipated in the county, there being q
large population who make their living
by "workiDg" free lunch routes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
an EDITOR SHOT.
The Outcome eff Political. Split IN
Tennessee

The Outcome eff a Political. Split IN
Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TENN. Dec. 24-John ].
Littlet9D, editor CT the National Review,
the leading Republican psper in Tenn
essee, was shot this morning, rear his
home on High street, by J. K Banks, real
estate agent Banks is Republican, end
he and Littlet2n belong to opposing tsc =
tons OF the Republican party in this
state. Banks was one OF the active op-
pOnents of Littleton in the late municipal
election when Littleton was the Repuoli-
can nominee for mayor. By the cooper
alton Of Banks aud the faction TO which
he belongs. LittletOn was defeated, snd
the issue Of Littleton's paper for the last
week was very bitter on those who op-
posed him, giving g most unsaY0ry record
TO many of them by name. Ga Banks lie
was specially severe, accusing him
directly Of nameless immoral practices.
Banks has been moving in the best sOciv-
ty and was terribly sngered. Littlcton
was out of the city when the paper ap-
peared, being in attendance Ct the CON
ference OF Republicans in New York. He
returned last night. This morning he
left home little before 10 O'Clock. As
be passed little shoe shop C. short dis
lance from his home On High street,
Banks stepped out with double barreled.
shot gun and fred, the shot strik-
lug Littleton's left side, some of them
penetrating bis liver. He fell, crying,
"Ob, Lord" and Banks fred the other,
barrel in his left groin. L!ttIeton stag
gered to his feet and SAID, "Ol, YOU
coward" Banks walked to the Jail ard
gave himself up. Littleton walked home
with the assistance of friend. Little on
declares that he will get well, and his
friends are hopeful, but the doctors say
his wounds are very serious.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
a Rank Rnhh.r Eafe.

SACo, Me, Dec. 81 A Telegram ~. s
received from Halifax last evening s.I ,--rr
that the authorities could rot lsS $50 n:
hold young McNeally, VINO oOoSI1eo,ssi
Saco Bank any longer. ard haa t. 60 8ri
him from custody. They falleI ~ 0es
any OF the banks property on 1I~, e iaa
Of the banks trustees said: -. = o..
as safe in Halifax IS he was IN Ll', .sf.rss
He cannot be extTsdited on gu
the bank may bring"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25

SENATOR MoRRILL's bill restricting
immigration provides that no foreigner
shall be admitted until he has obtained 6
certificate from the American consul
abroad that he is likely to prove good
citizen. Some such bill will be passed al
this session and if it docs not meet the
requirements it can be made stronger an
other year. One idea is now almost uni
verssl, namely: That the asylum for
wretched, ignorant, turbulent foreigners
is full, and thst our Labor market Is full
s1so
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
FROZEN TO DEATH.

Rs port That Eight Men Were Frcz:n TO
Death 1t Panhandio Ci.y In Carson
County,
Correspondent &C of the Gazette.
MIAMI, TEX, Dec. 21.-News reached
here to-day that eight men froza to death
at Panhandle City, Carson county We
have had no trains from the east now in
two days on account of the snow beng
banked on the track in the Territory.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
TEXARKANA.
Held for Robblng Car-Relsased III
Want of suf4 Client PrOof

want OF 81 HclenC kEOoA.
Special 10 the Gazette
TExLRKANA, TEX, Dec. q -Oilcsi
Sweeney to-day arrested at the ItiS
and Pacific depot man named George
Robinson, accused of robbiDg & car :.
Little Rock few days ago. 1t Il sA--
that some OF the stolen property "''
found il his possession.
A. S. ChaDdish, the man arrested ..
Jefferson and brought here on TIE cnaI-.
cf being one of the Cotton Bel: LfaI
robbers was released last night. lAe-.
was a strong case against him, on. ~,
sufficient proof 10 justify his detention =
ISL. n,
W. L. Rimes, an old citizen Of y;
Arkansas side of this city, was I0 -.
dead in the White Elephant sslooD 80
morning. No signs If violence N.Y.
found on his person. lar
We have had bright, piessan. e-ls
and the streets are tnronged "itD paJnI.,,
buying Christmas presents. Tne pun
report ell q1iet. ,.-,-oe.
Miller county Circuit court adj' e ~
to day until after the holidays. 4 -
criminal docket is vet 20 be disPoss0
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
LamDasas Lands TO be Gold,

Correspondence of the Gazette.
LAMPAsAs, TEX, Dec. 23.-Our county
surveyor, MIR. E. Brown, has just re-
turned from Austin, where he has been
assisting in the rollsof public free school
lands unsold and those forfeited. Ths re
will DE about $1,000 acres put on the
market at So per acre, in about ten days,
with iorty years time, one-fortieth down,
interest at per cent. on deferred pay
ments. He succeeded in getting it sold
not be required to make immediate set
tlement.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25

Fort Worth Is working for union stock
ysrd, but it seems to be as uphill worn ae the
refrigerator scheme CT Houston. There must
be sort of cattle trust hid away in the wilds
Of the northwest, which can be felt bat not
seen.-[Tyler Courier.
THE GAZETTE prints the above to en-
phasize the fact that the s2Os,G coo have
been subscribed. The stock yards are
an assured fact, and Fort Worth has not
lost its grip. Fort Worth never loses its
grin
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
Rockdalo.
Of the Gazette.

RocKDALE, TEX, Dec. % The Rock
dale Business Mems Association, recently
organ zed here, has gone to work in earn
est to promote the business interests Of
the town, and il is thought that it csn be
made to work in harmony with the OBJ
jects Of the Farmers Allisnce, thereby
restoring good feeling between town and
country, which has not altogether existed
for the past year.
DE- A. c. Walker, who left here about
q year ago and entered into partnership
with Doctors Beall & Adams a. Fort
Worth, has returned to remain here. DR..
Walker owns considerable property here,
which he coHld not dispose OF saiisfac-
torily, and being universally popular pre-
fers his old home.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
One FACT

Is worth gtcolumu Of rhetoric, said an
American salesman Il is facs, est:b
lished by the test.Houy Of thousands of
people, that Hdod's Ssrsapsrilla does
cure scrofuls, .eslt.sheum and other dis
eases or affections afisiDg from impure
state or lowEonditiond the blood. 1t
also overcqifies that tiredfeeliBg, creates
q good appetite, and gives strength TO
every part OF the system. Try it.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25

LORD GARMoYLE, who figured SO ludi-
crously IN this country & few years ago,
YVES married recently in London. While
doing America the newspapers dubbed
tie eccentric nobleman "Lord Gumboil."
He has wealth, position and his title is
ell right and warranted TO wesr, but his
wife cannot be congratulated. She has
j gumboil on her hands.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
Her Heart.

Bessie Chandler, in December Lippincotts.
"She has no heart" they sail. II ever
One thrObbed within her wouan's breast
It's beating long since ceased forever;
II troubles NOT her spirits rest
"But fair and cbarmful as the ocean,
a hunnred changes play and go
ross her face, but nc emotion
Touche, the depths that lie below
SO lovers came In vain. She ponderec
The tender words and smiled at first,
Then sighed, az have 10 heart" and wondere
Was tne OF women blest or cursed?
But suddenly day of waking
Came like blinGing flash of light;
Her heart arose, and, bowed and sha ing
Her whole soul tIembled at tne sight
Her heart arose; like that blind giant,
Il held within iSs powerful grasp
The pillars of her lift, as plan.
As reeds they seemed within Its grasp,
1t drew the mighty pillars over;
they groaned and shuddered In their fall,
And many friend and many lover.
Was hurt beneath the shattered wall.
The temple CT her lie lay broken,
And when the ruins were cleared away,
Bleeding and delo, with words unspoken,
She and her heart together lay.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-25
Charged With Murder.
dependence of the Gazette.

Correspondence OF ms Gazette.
MT VERNON, Tex, Dec. % The
Sheriff of FRANKLIN county after sn sb-
sence of two days returned from Alex
andria, L., with Commodore Chambers
(coloreo), who is charged by bill Of in
oictment with the murder Of George c..
Turner, who was murdered In the jury
room of the courthouse at this place on
the night of the 18th of February, 1888,
while asleep, the circumstances, sof which
are still fresh in the minds Of the people.